Jeremy Bentham vs Thomas Jefferson
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Compare the life timelines of Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832) and Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 78 years, from 1748 to 1826.
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Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832)
- — Born in Houndsditch, London, England Verified
- — Studied at Westminster School and The Queen's College, Oxford Verified
- — Called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn but chose theory over legal practice Verified
- — Published A Fragment on Government Verified
- — Developed and promoted the panopticon prison design Verified
- — Published An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation Verified
- — Made an honorary citizen of France by the National Assembly Verified
- — Co-founded the Westminster Review Verified
- — Inspired the founding of London University, later University College London Verified
- — Died in London; body preserved as an auto-icon per his will Verified
Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)
- — Born in Shadwell, Virginia Verified
- — Drafted the Declaration of Independence, adopted by Congress Verified
- — Inaugurated as the third President of the United States Verified
- — Completed the Louisiana Purchase from France
- — Founded the University of Virginia
- — Died at Monticello, Virginia Verified